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This is a list of BPA Free (also PVC and Phthalate Free) bottles, BPA Free sippy cups and food/milk storage items that I’ve made into a quick reference for those looking for a short list to have on hand when shopping for items for yourself or someone elses kids. If a product you are using is NOT on this list, you should investigate that product with the manufacturer to determine whether or not it contains BPA. Please note:If a product is not on this list it means either it contains BPA or we aren’t aware of it’s BPA status. I am more than happy to add BPA Free products to this list as I find them (or you find them), shoot me an email and I’ll add it in. Thanks!

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BPA Free Breast Pumps

Ameda Breast Pumps and Accessories

Avent Isis, Avent Isis iQ (Uno, Duo)

Medela Breast Pumps

NUK Gentle Flow Manual Breast Pump

*If you are currently using Dr. Browns polycarbonate bottles and would like to switch, the Dr. brown’s venting system (the internal pieces) are BPA Free and are made of polypropylene plastic. Also, they FIT and work with BornFree bottles which could be a little bit of a money saver. We were also told by another SafeMama reader that the Avent nipples also fit with Born Free bottles as well as Gerber Gentle Flows.

** SafeMama reader Melissa wrote in to let me know that Dr Browns bottle nipples fit with Green to Grow bottles. As we know once a baby is comfy with something it’s sometimes a pain to change so it’s good to know we don’t have to change everything if we don’t have to. Alicia of The Soft Landing did a more exhaustive report on what nipples fit what bottles. Read about it on her blog here.

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What is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A is a hormone-mimicking chemical used in polycarbonate plastics (PC or identified as #7 recycling code) and resins commonly used for items such as shatterproof baby bottles. Bisphenol has estrogenic properties which, in animal tests has shown to cause a bevy of health problems such as an increase in prostate and breast cancer, uro-genital abnormalities in male babies, a decline in semen quality in men, early onset of puberty in girls, metabolic disorders including insulin-resistant (Type 2) diabetes and obesity and neurobehavioral problems such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Research is showing that when plastic containers, mostly those used to hold liquids and foods, are leeching Bisphenol into the foods and liquids they are holding. Heating food and liquids with these plastics is shown to increase the leeching of this contaminate.

Many companies use this chemical in their packaging including cans, soda cans, and plastic food containers. There is a risk of absorbing this chemical through the use of containing foods and liquids but can also leech into our water systems through landfills.

Many leading experts and the FDA argue that the use of Bisphenol-a is safe to the human public but independent research HAS proven otherwise.

“Bisphenol A has been known to leach from the plastic lining of canned foods and, to a lesser degree, polycarbonate plastics that are cleaned with harsh detergents or used to contain acidic or high-temperature liquids.[16] Infants fed with liquid infant formula have among the highest exposures of anyone eating canned foods. Infants fed canned formula with polycarbonate bottles can consume quantities of Bisphenol A up to 13 µg/kg/day.”

Comments

“Infants fed with liquid infant formula have among the highest exposures of anyone eating canned foods.”

Which makes me sick, because that’s the only thing the kid could tolerate. I hope to god that’s just some sort of Wikipedia inaccuracy.

KAE on
November 29th, 2007 4:57 pm

Maybe someone can clarify this for me. Above, it lists only the BPA Free Bottles but failed to include Avent Tempo (PC) with preformed liners (PET). (PC) being a #7 plastic which is Polycarbonate and has BPA is in the liner holder NOT the liner. The liner is a #4 plastic which is a low density polyethylene plastic that does not leach any chemical into the milk or formula. Therefore, wouldn’t the Avent Tempo Bottle feeding system be considered safe?

Kae,
It is not by any means a fully 100% comprehensive list. It’s just a quick guide for convenience. Take it for what it’s worth. If there is an item that doesn’t appear on it, it does not mean it isn’t safe. It just means you may need to investigate further, which it sounds like you have.

Yes, I would agree that the Avent Tempo #4 liners would be in the “safe” category so I will happily add it to the list. Again, it’s just a quick reference and not a completely comprehensive list.

Nicole on
December 6th, 2007 4:40 pm

I keep seeing lists of BPA-free sippy cups, and then Phthalate-free sippy cups, but not the two together – if I cup is BPA-free, does that mean it is phthalate-free too??
Thanks for any clarification.
-Nicole

From what I”ve read in various places the concern in bottles and sippy cups focuses mainly on BPA in the plastic used to create them. Phthalates is used in PVC plastic which they don’t use to make most bottles and sippies. It’s most likely okay to assume that a cup or bottle that is BPA free is also Phthalates free as well.

If you have any doubts or concerns about a particular product you should contact the company and ask. They usually are pretty forthcoming with that information if they are in fact BPA and Phthalates free.

Ashley on
January 14th, 2008 2:43 pm

I am interested in learning how you know if something is BPA/phthalate free? I have checked packaging on many different cups and they don’t seem to mention it (which you would think they would since many people are concerned by that now!) Thanks!

I agree with your sentiments on labeling. I first started trying to figure out which baby feeding products were non-toxic way back in March 2007. I still haven’t come close to wading through the sea of options. It takes excessive amounts of time to get a list of materials each product is made from, which makes it a seriously daunting task for concerned parents. Currently the manufacturers are not required to label their products, so we are left in the dark.

I’ve found that most companies offer products that are both toxic and non-toxic (excluding companies that were recently created for the purpose of providing non-toxic items). It is my feeling that they prefer not to label their products so as not to readily point out products that are made with chemicals that may harm our children.

I wonder if anyone is currently lobbying to require manufacturers to label their products? I would love to hear from anyone who has info about any action groups out there.

I also want to thank Kathy for the wonderful work she’s done in creating such an excellent resource for us!!

Cali on
January 19th, 2008 10:43 pm

I was under the impression that all Avent products did have BPA in them. On their website they comment on this and say that they believe the levels to be small enough not to be harmful. If you have differing information from this, could you please email me to let me know? I’d also be interested to hear where you got your information about Nubby sippy cups. Z Recommends lists these as unsafe.
Thanks for any help you can offer~

I have these nuby sippys & im not sure if its bpa free or not. I looked at the list and it has some parts of the name. Its giving my a huge headache because i cant find if its bpa free. The name is Nuby NO SPILL CUP. all around it says: SOFT SPOUT. Easy grip design. no leak no mess. It comes in a 2 pack has 10 oz. i bought it at target. HELP me out please. im gettin a huge headache tryin to figure it out. Thanks

karen garcia on
February 10th, 2008 10:39 am

Are the playtex drop ins bpa-free? I found some sites that say its bpa free.

thanks

michelle on
February 13th, 2008 7:43 pm

I actually have a question can somebody tell me are the Playtex Avance Bubble free system bottles safe?

I was wondering if there is a list of things that ARE NOT safe as I have been using playtex liners and playtex nipples and avent bottles and nipples and am not sure if they have been noted as safe or not

tracy on
March 14th, 2008 6:27 pm

I have been making home made baby food for my son and was looking for BPA free/PVC free cglass containers to store it in when we go out for the day. (Usually the ones that I find – the lids of the glass containers are some sort of unknown plastics) Any recommendations?

tracy on
March 14th, 2008 6:29 pm

COURTNEY –
I was previously using Avent bottles also and they do contain BPA. I called the company – so i discontinued use of these.

I also called playtex and the drop in systems with the ‘colorful’ rings are safe. (I am not sure why they specified the ‘colorful ring’ drop in system)

Hope this helps

Linda K on
March 19th, 2008 1:52 am

Does anyone know if the Soothie baby bottle is free of BPA?

Jen on
March 23rd, 2008 12:58 am

Someone mention that the avent tempo liners are safe. What about the nipple and lid?

Allison on
March 25th, 2008 4:12 pm

Are the Avent breast pump parts free of BPA and other toxic chemicals?

Tiffany on
March 30th, 2008 6:58 pm

It says the Avent magic cups are safe…what about the magic super sport cup? Im also having a hard time finding anything about the luv n care products or the munchkin products…any information on these?

Tammy on
April 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm

Other than expressed human milk, the different formulas or milks that we give our babies come in cans, cartons or bags (I understand that milk bags are unique to Canada and cannot figure out if this is a Canadian site, so if you are not familiar with milk bags, the link following is a picture: http://dylanb.files.wordpress.com/2006/06/milk.JPG). If the packaging in which our babies milk/formula is produced/shipped/stored is not BPA free, what difference are we really making serving it up to our children in BPA free bottles that hold the contents for 15 minutes, tops! I am not arguing that BPA free bottles are not worthwhile, but as I see it the much bigger problem comes from the milk/formula producers’ packaging. Has anyone done or seen any research on this? I suspect the packaging is not BPA free, but would love some real evidence. If anyone one has come across anything or has any thoughts, I would love to hear about it.

@Tammy: The BPA in formula containers is a huge concern, you’re right. If you dig around on the sidebar, you’ll see a link to the report the Environmental Working Group did about BPA in formula: http://www.ewg.org/node/25637

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Marlena on
April 11th, 2008 5:29 pm

I was at Target last night and found Evenflo Classic Tinted bottles marked “without BPA” on the packaging. They came in a pack of three. I was wondering is these are safe as I don’t see them listed on the cheat sheet?
Thanks for your help!

@Marlena: Thank you! I’ve been meaning to add those and you just reminded me to. MAM has also started printing BPA Free on their boxes too which I noticed at a local grocery store recently.

Crystal on
April 15th, 2008 9:40 am

I contacted consumer services at Learning Curve (AKA RC2 brands, The First Years) regarding my Soothie bottles and Breastflow bottles. They replied “Our baby bottles are Polycarbonate which contains BPA.” I am very disappointed, as my son loves the breastflow bottles when I can’t be there to nurse him. As I understand it from various web sites (please correct if I’m wrong), the soothie pacifiers and nipples are okay, but per The First Years, the plastic bottle is a problem.

Crystal on
April 15th, 2008 9:46 am

I am confused about the BPA in formula containers. Can someone please clarify if it is in all types of formula containers, or, if not, which ones have BPA (powdered formula cans, powder in individual serving plastic sleeves, liquid in cans, liquid in large plastic bottles, liquid in single serve plastic bottles, etc.)Thanks!

Has there been any research on the Mondo- Koolaid plastic drinks or Capri-Sun Juice pouches? My kiddos are past the bottle stage (bf thankfully) but these drinks are a staple at almost every kid-function out there…Any help would be appreicated

Megan on
April 16th, 2008 9:25 pm

Hi, anyone know about milk storage bags such as Lansinoh? thanks, M.

rhonda on
April 16th, 2008 9:56 pm

Megan- According to thier website, the Lansinoh bags are BPA free…I have seen on other websites that Medela is BPA free too… but i can’t verify that. HTH

Could some please help me out????I have been scanning all the questions and replys on here but none of them seam to answer if the Avent stuff is safe or not????? Could some please let me know what products by Avent are if any???? And are the Playtex insulators safe too???I read the cheat sheets and are the only “safe” products the ones typed in blue???Please let me know, Thanks

@Sandy: All of the products listed above are BPA Free, as far as we know and have come to confirm with the various companies. The only Avent bottle I am aware of that is BPA free are the Avent “Via” natural nursers.

@Kathy-Thanks for the info…I am needint o kinda make some sense of all this!!LOL
The list has also listed the Avent Magic Cups…..sooooo are these along with the Via also BPA free??Please let me know and thanks again Kathy!!!

Avent’s bottles (by “regular” I am assuming means the hard clear plastic ones) are made with polycarbonate plastic (PC) which does contain BPA.

It’s up to you to determine whether you want to use them and expose your children to it. I can just give you some of the info needed, through this website, to help you make that decision for yourself and your family.

megan on
April 17th, 2008 4:58 pm

kathy, please feel free and let me know all that you know.. i received an email from avent about what they have to say.. where can i post that at? i am not happy with them.

Sheri on
April 18th, 2008 5:28 pm

Kathy,
I saw Parent’s Choice bottles in Wal-Mart. The packaging says that they are BPA free, but are they really?

Patti on
April 18th, 2008 9:08 pm

I am now looking at every code on every plastic container. I noticed that Heinz ketchup that we have used for years has a code 7 as well as the apple juice i buy in the big jug for my 1 1/2 year old daughter. I guess nothing is safe anymore. It is so sad how these things are happening more and more. I just have two questions:

1. What type of cans is the BPA in? Like soda cans?

2. Does it only come out when it is heated or is it all the time?

Thanks for any info.

Patti

Shannon on
April 19th, 2008 12:44 am

I’ve been Googling, and I read the links to the safer formulas to use, but no where could I find information on Walmart’s Parents Choice brand formula. Specifically their milk-based powder formula. Does anyone have information on this product?

Lisa on
April 19th, 2008 2:32 am

How did you come by this information? Did you contact each manufacturer and ask if they have BPA in their products? Just wondering since it is not often on the packaging or the baby bottle itself.

What about the Playtex Ventair bottles and nipples????? I do not see them on the cheat sheet…..

Jane on
April 19th, 2008 7:15 am

Does anyone know if these companies are planning to do a recall or an exchange of some sort? I just bought a Avent pump and bottles…over $150 and now I can’t even use them!!! Are the pumps even safe to use now since they use a bottle as a collector?

heather on
April 19th, 2008 6:25 pm

Ok so it is my understanding that the playtex original nursers and the drop in liners are BPA free so if the milk only goes in the liner why couldn’t you use the premium nursers as the bottle might be made with BPA but the liner is holding the milk.

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